Technical Enterprise Application Architect - w2

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Partner with leadership to define and implement the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and operating model tailored to banking business lines.
• Define framework for architecture standards for responsive design, accessibility, and cross-platform compatibility.
• Align technology strategy with business capabilities, regulatory obligations, and operational priorities.
• Establish and lead architecture governance processes, including review boards, standards enforcement, and solution alignment.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to evaluate and prioritize technology initiatives.
• Define reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud, API, integration, and data platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., biometrics, AI/ML, real-time payments) for strategic fit and innovation potential.
• Support modernization of legacy systems and migration to cloud/hybrid environments.
• Ensure architectural compliance with banking regulations (e.g., GLBA, FFIEC, SOX, BCBS 239).
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads across business units.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in full stack development and application architecture, with at least 3 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, or technology strategy in digital banking or fintech.
• Strong understanding of banking domains including core banking, lending, payments, digital channels, and risk.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling languages (e.g., ArchiMate, UML).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid environments, and API ecosystems.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardoq, MEGA, Sparx EA).

Preferred

• TOGAF, Azure Architect, AWS Architect or equivalent certification.
• Experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, or core banking modernization.
• Exposure to AI/ML applications, enterprise risk, cybersecurity, and data governance programs.
• Familiarity with agile and DevSecOps practices in regulated environments.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

On-site 5 days a week.